Ken and I have been fortunate. We have always been able to make a decision and stick to it. Once the decision is made, we do not review the information again that we used when making the decisions. Our pattern is to mull through all the options and gather information, before deciding on our plan of action. Then we do not agonize about the outcome of the decision. This system has worked well for us, in big decisions, such as selling our Franklin Street House, and in small choices, like selecting counters and cabinets. I have seen friends make a decision one day, then the next afternoon be reviewing all the options yet again. "I thought you made that decision yesterday", I ask with wonder in my eye.
But this farm is different. Next Tuesday, we will meet with our Realtors. Our plan is to put the farm up for sale in 2014, probably in February or March. It all makes perfect sense. Now that we have moved from Maryland, we no longer spend much time at the farm. And Ken can not really manage the upkeep. Our problem is the unknown. Ken and I will be out of the country for five months in 2014 so we are anxious about all our belongings. What do we do with the books and the art? And when the farm does sell, should we buy a country property in Mississippi? The easiest thing to do is to do nothing but that is not smart, so we are proceeding. Now I must find an auctioneer who will sell all our stuff, once the place is sold.
Ken and I are committed to sell, but we are anxious with our decision, which puts us into uncharted water. The real problem is that we love this place. It has always restored our souls after a hectic week in the city. But here we go.
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